TreePeople teaches ordinary people the extraordinary skills to make Los Angeles a functioning community forest - transforming neighborhoods, schools and business districts. To learn how to plant and care for trees, organize your community and plan a tree planting event, contact TreePeople, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

1. Planting trees brings people together. Neighbors, schools, business owners and local governments can all join in a tree planting. From donating funds and materials to the actual planting of trees, there’s something for everyone to do.
2. Trees increase property values and beautify a neighborhood. The right tree in the right place can make a big difference. Trees create eye-soothing canopies of color and also attract wildlife. The beauty of a well-planted street can raise property values up to 15 percent.
3. Tree plantings inspire residents to care for their neighborhoods. By planting and tending an urban forest, neighbors learn invaluable skills of leadership, stewardship and cooperation that contribute to healthier communities.
4. Trees help capture, clean and conserve water by catching rainfall on leaves and branches. Water is cleaned as it passes through roots and seeps into the soil. Trees help reduce the threat of local flooding and also recharge groundwater.
5. Trees lower electricity bills. Trees cool our city by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit by shading homes and streets. They also release water vapor into the air.
6. Tree plantings are fun and rewarding ways to meet neighbors, make new friends, get exercise and feel great.